Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-26 · Fire 2025-08-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Rockaway Park, NY
Park Nursing Home
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,463 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
128 Beach 115th Street, Rockaway Park, NY
(718) 474-6400
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
0 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
196
Certified beds
Average residents
191
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.39
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.60
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.21
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.88
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.7
0.4 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
1.3
1.5 pts worse
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.1% |
91.2%
14.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
16.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.5% |
95.3%
4.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.0%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.0% |
18.5%
5.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
12.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.1% |
6.1%
About the same
|
5.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.9% |
13.5%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.1% |
15.1%
6 pts better
|
16.3%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.1% |
15.5%
7.4 pts better
|
14.9%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.6%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.4%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.6% |
20.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.2% |
6.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 37.9% |
76.7%
38.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
43.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.6% |
9.7%
1.1 pts better
|
12.0%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.4% |
1.2%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 19.6% |
78.8%
59.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
60.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.0% |
20.6%
5.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-11-02 · Fire 2023-11-02
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-22 · Fire 2021-09-22
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-11-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-10-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-26
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-10-25
G · Actual harm
2024-05-09
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-01-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-11-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-11-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2021-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-22
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-11-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,318
2024-05-09
Fine
Fine · fine $9,318
Fine
$3,145
2023-07-17
Fine
Fine · fine $3,145
Fine
Ownership
Melnicke, Michael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Melnicke, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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